Student Government
UA discusses campus bike safety
After being informed of an “uptick” in bicycle-related injuries last year, the UA is aiming to address some of the most common biking issues this semester.UA lobbies for non-work-study jobs
The Undergraduate Assembly is adding job creation to its list of priorities and wants to see more campus jobs available to non-work study students.UA discusses subsidized printing for all schools
Penn is one of the few among peer institutions that does not offer at least a limited number of pages to all students.Possible meal plan adjustments on UA agenda
The first meeting with the newest UA members covered projects concerning campus dining, civic engagement, and student health.Retention rate raises questions for the UA
Last semester, due to the general atmosphere and discontent within the Assembly, 10 representatives chose not to run for re-election. Members now say there is a change within the UA.UA discusses projects related to existing campus resources
Proposed projects ranged from an eBay equivalent for aggregating students’ sales to a university-wide Lost and Found system.Free Microsoft Office among projects proposed at first UA session
The projects proposed at first UA session varied from revamped sexual assault policies to a comprehensive mobile app.New OSA director named
Katie Bonner, former associate director of student affairs in the Office of Student Affairs, will succeed Hikaru Kozuma as director of the OSA.Diversity, number of women increase on UA
Three weeks ago, the UA completed appointments to its cabinet, which saw an increase of four women.
Newly elected SPEC president discusses overcoming challenges, future goals
Last week, the Social Planning and Events Committee hosted internal elections to determine their next executive board. College junior Julie Palomba was elected as the next SPEC president, replacing the spot held by College senior Josh Oppenheimer. She will officially take over as president in the next week.New NEC chair talks future goals for student government
The Nominations & Elections Committee held internal elections earlier this month to determine the next executive board. The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down with College junior Frank Colleluori, the newly elected NEC chair, to discuss his goals for improving the institution in the next year.SAC announces 2013-2014 budget
The Student Activities Council announced its budget for the coming school year Thursday evening to a crowd of student group treasurers.New UA body tackles many issues at first general meeting
The Undergraduate Assembly is back to work.UA Representative resigns, disillusioned
College junior and Undergraduate Assembly representative Nikolai Zapertov resigned, citing disillusionment over the functioning of student government. He will be replaced by College freshman Varun Menon.
Students petition Tyga's slated appearance at Fling
Monday afternoon, the protest group We Can Do Better held a demonstration on Locust Walk in front of the Button. The group held up its signature displays of Tyga’s lyrics and attempted to get passers-by to sign their petition that asks the Social Planning and Events Committee to rethink their artist selection process.